The story
Nestled within the stately Villa Trabia, Le Savocherie is a tavola calda that feels like a secret worth sharing. Franchino Er Criminale, a local street-food expert, calls it “a fantastic spot” for its staggering variety of fresh mignon pieces—all just €1.20 apiece in 2024. Nearly every option impressed him, though he noted everything is brioche-based rather than puff pastry, earning a 9.5/10. It’s fast food with surprising finesse, served in a scenic, no-frills setting that epitomizes Palermo’s street-food charm.
The same reviewer also champions Le Savocherie for rotisserie chicken, describing the bird as “perfectly cooked with a crunchy skin and amazing salmoriglio”—all at an unbeatable price. Between the brioche mignon and that crackling-skinned pollo, this spot proves that affordability and quality can coexist beautifully, right in the courtyard of a historic villa.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 7 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the succulent, slow-spit-roasted mezzo pollo, calling it a rustic triumph. The overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious comfort.
“This half chicken is incredible. The skin is crunchy, the meat is perfectly cooked — not dry at all, even the breast is juicy. The salmoriglio gives it an amazing flavor, it's like a lemon-herb marinade that soaks into the meat. And the price? €7.50 for half a chicken with a full container of potatoes. I've never tasted anything like this. I'd give it a 9.5 out of 10.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Le Savocherie. Most active: Franchino Er Criminale
Le Savocherie is a fantastic spot for rotisserie chicken in Palermo — the chicken is perfectly cooked with a crunchy skin and amazing salmoriglio, all at an unbeatable price.
Dishes mentioned
Mezzo Pollo allo Spiedo con Patate
This half chicken is incredible. The skin is crunchy, the meat is perfectly cooked — not dry at all, even the breast is juicy. The salmoriglio gives it an amazing flavor, it's like a lemon-herb marinade that soaks into the meat. And the price? €7.50 for half a chicken with a full container of potatoes. I've never tasted anything like this. I'd give it a 9.5 out of 10.
- Franchino Er CriminaleLoved
Rosticcerie criminali PALERMO · @ 13:21
A fantastic tavola calda spot in a beautiful villa setting (Villa Trabia). Huge variety of fresh, well-made mignon pieces at ridiculous prices — €1.20 per piece in 2024. Everything is good, fresh, and appetising. Only docked points because everything is brioche-based, no puff pastry. 9.5/10.
Dishes mentioned
Pan Brioche con Prosciutto e Mozzarella
Prosciutto and little mozzarella, always on brioche base. Okay, but at least here there's variety, product, goodness.
Pan Brioche con Funghi e Crema di Funghi
Mushrooms and mushroom cream inside — the little party bun from middle school. Good, fresh, just made, well done.
Pizzetta
A little pizza, broken at the neck — good, fresh, just made, well done.
Cornettino Salato
A savoury little croissant to vary — everything is good.
Pezzo con Caponatina
Look at the aubergine on top — it's real caponatina that was made. Delicious.
